# Centretown / CBD vs other Ottawa submarkets

> Centretown / CBD (trophy, ~C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD) is one of 4 Ottawa Class A submarkets we track.

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## TL;DR
- Centretown / CBD sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD vs city average 34.
- Compared submarkets: Kanata North (Tech Corridor) (prime), Gloucester / Ottawa East (established), Gatineau / Hull (Quebec Side) (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Ottawa
- **submarket**: Centretown / CBD
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $25/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 14.8%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Centretown / CBD in Ottawa?
Kanata North (Tech Corridor), Gloucester / Ottawa East, Gatineau / Hull (Quebec Side)

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/ottawa/centretown-cbd/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.